Now on the 29th day of September 2025, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Gossen calling the meeting to order.
Chairman Gossen asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call. Roll call was answered by Gossen, present; Gray, present; Chandler, present.
The Board reviewed the minutes of the previous regular meeting. Motion made by Gray seconded by Gossen to approve the minutes as presented. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, abstain.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler to approve the blanket purchase orders as filed in the County Clerk’s office. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler to sign the Proclamation acknowledging October 6-10, 2025 as National 4-H week. 4-H members representing the 4-H clubs within Washita County were present for the signing. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gossen to approve the application and letter of commitment for the volunteer service of Kenneth Trent, Washita County Emergency Manager, on the Southwest Incident Support Team. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Gray to approve the contract agreement between Washita County and South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) for the community Expansion of Nutrition Assistance (CENA) grant received by the Cowden Community Center. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board discussed the National Opioid Settlement with Purdue, the Sackler family, and the secondary manufacturers. The State of Oklahoma’s portion is estimated to be $28,015,883.91 over 10 years. The amount received by each political subdivision depend on the participating of Oklahoma subdivisions. Funds must be used to address the harms caused to Oklahoma’s citizens from the opioid epidemic. No action was taken.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to Resolution No. 2025-48 to approve participation in settlements with Purdue Pharma LP, members of the Sackler family, and the secondary manufacturers. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to designate Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, as the individual to execute the Governmental Entities Settlement Agreement (GESA) Participation and Release Form electronically or in paper form. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board discussed the replacement or re-covering of chairs in the Courthouse and the removal of chairs from different offices which are no longer being used. Quotes will be obtained to recover some or all of the chairs and may be used in other departments. The chairs will not be disposed of at this time. No action was taken. The Board discussed the Washita County Activity Center rental and deposit rates, cleaning and maintenance, and drainage issues in the arena wash area. Quotes will be obtained for the addition of a clean out drain in the wash area. Discussion was held to review other counties’ rental agreements for their facilities including the cleaning of the facility following rental. No action was taken.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to sign Resolution No. 2025-49 declaring the following equipment surplus for the Sheriff ’s department: B606-13 – Pistol, B606-29 – Pistol, B606-30 – Pistol, B606-31 – Pistol, B606-32 – Pistol, B606-33 – Pistol, B606-34 – Pistol, B606-35 – Pistol, B606-48 – Pistol, B606-09 – Rifle, B606-10 – Rifle, B606-11 – Rifle, B606-12 – Rifle, B606-19 – Rifle, B606-20 – Rifle, B606-21 – Rifle, B606-22 – Rifle. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler to approve the following claims presented for payment: 2025-2026: General 293, Canon Financial Services, 135.60, Copier Lease 294, P2 Services, 65.00, Drug Testing 295, Verizon Wireless, 40.01, Internet Service 296, Trent Jr, Kenneth Carol, 280.00, Travel 297, Davison Fuels Company Inc, 48.34, Fuel 298, Shelburne Heating & Air, 769.00, Repair Service 299, CWA Group, 8255.04, Contract Services 300, Russell Enterprises Inc, 492.00, Monitoring Services 301, Tuff Fire & Safety Inc., 75.00, Inspection Fee 302, Russell Enterprises Inc, 135.00, Service; Highway 377, Hotsy Of Okla Inc., 1414.51, Repair Service 378, Professional Compliance Services LLC, 167.00, Drug Testing 379, Assn. Of Co. Comm. Of Okla., 95.00, Registration Fees 380, Humphrey, Ryan L., 137.90, Travel 381, Fred Brewer Sales Inc, 1200.00, Supplies 382, AT&T, 98.67, Internet Service 383, Embassy Suites Norman, 230.00, Room/Food/Phone 384, Bruckner Truck Sales Inc., 39.44, Parts 385, Associated Supply Company Inc, 940.50, Repair Service 386, Chisholm Broadband LLC, 60.00, Service 387, C. L. Boyd Inc., 28980.76, Repair Service 388, Trapper Tire, LLC, 210.00, Tire Repair; CBRI 3, Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Inc., 825.00, Road Oil; SH Commissary 11, U. S. Post Office, 78.00, Postage; SH Svc Fee 89, Bob Barker Company Inc., 498.24, Supplies 90, Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service, 520.00, Service 91, Russell Enterprises Inc, 229.02, Service; Rural Fire-ST 9, J & G Two Way, 365.00, Repair Service 10, Beck & Root Propane Co, 209.00, Propane 11, Conrad Fire Equipment, 876.51, Supplies; Rural Economic Action Plan Revolving Fund 3, Chickasaw Personal Communications, 1255.16, Radios 4, Conrad Fire Equipment, 1491.44, Equipment; SH Funding Assistance Grant 31, Wheeler Ford Inc, 102.29, Maintenance 32, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 189.36, Supplies Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to adjourn. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
BART GOSSEN, CHAIRMAN GREG CHANDLER, VICE-CHAIRMAN DAVID GRAY, MEMBER KRISTEN DOWELL, COUNTY CLERK Notice posted 09/26/2025